Motorists could face more lengthy delays this weekend as work continues on one of the area's busiest routes.

Severn Trent Water has set up five-way lights on the A53 Leek Road in Endon while 'essential works' are carried out to repair sewer pipes.

But the works, which began on Wednesday, have been causing long delays with tailbacks at each of the affected junctions.

Traffic queuing on Leek Road in Endon

There are currently temporary lights on Leek Road, Station Road, Clay Lake and Hillswood Drive.

The lights have caused long queues during rush-hour with tailbacks being spotted going back into Longsdon and Stockton Brook.

Severn Trent is hoping to have the work wrapped up at the weekend but it could lapse into next week.

Traffic queuing on Clay Lake

A spokesperson for Severn Trent said: "We’re currently carrying out essential sewer pipe repairs on Leek Road, and to keep our engineers and other road users safe, we’re using traffic lights as we work.